#VU72464 Exposed dangerous method or function in Intel Server Platform Services Firmware


Published: 2023-02-21

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72464

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36348

CWE-ID: CWE-749

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Server Platform Services Firmware
Web applications / Other software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of active debug code. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00718.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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